Training Program

Our training adheres to a strict bench-mark schedule that takes you from no experience to Certified Flight Instructor in 24 months.

Student Services

From day one to finding your dream job, we are here to provide a clear path to your goals. We guide you through the entire experience. Our Student Services Staff is comprised of financial aid professionals and veteran graduates.

Degree Programs

From the ground to the sky, you will be surrounded by highly experienced flight instructors and a faculty comprised of the most experienced personnel in the industry.

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Our highly experienced Veteran staff are here to help you from the initial paperwork to the resume that lands you your first job.

July 14, 2017

What is High Density Altitude and why does it matter?

You may have heard about “flying in High DA” or “High Density Altitude”, but does that really mean anything to the aspiring helicopter pilot looking for the right training program? I can tell you that it didn’t mean anything to me when I first started looking into flight schools. Back then, I had seen it … Continued

February 14, 2017

One Student Pilot’s Advice on Applying for Flight Training in the USA

Private Pilot, Lechelle Dippenaar traveled across the world to take the next step in her flight training, coming to Guidance all the way from South Africa. Here, Lechelle shares with us the some of her story and what it was like enrolling for flight school in the U.S. as a foreign citizen. What was your … Continued

January 2, 2017

Santa Flies in on a Helicopter: 2017 Edition

Once again, a Guidance Aviation pilot was happy to oblige when Santa Claus needed a ride. This year, Chief Pilot Instructor Zach Hardwick heeded the call to escort Santa over to Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI!). Check out a 360°, panoramic video of the event. If you’re on mobile, try moving your device to see the … Continued

December 12, 2016

Keeping the Prestige in Pilot

Guidance Aviation Pilot, Andrew Craw and his family relocated over 1700 miles for Andrew to attend the right flight school and to pursue his dream of becoming a Commercial Pilot. His dream is now becoming a reality. As I sit with my wife and three year old son at the local airport restaurant, I can’t … Continued

More Than A Director of Flight Operations

October 29, 2013

As we celebrate his birthday, Dave Roy is recognized for his depth of experience, love of aviation, and tireless devotion to his work

Happy Birthday Dave Roy!

A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Prescott, Arizona, and now Director of Flight Operations and Safety at Guidance Aviation, Dave Roy celebrates another birthday this week as we recognize his contributions and passion for aviation and aerospace. With over 20 years of collegiate aviation experience, Roy started his career in aviation in 1989 when he began flight instructing at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott. After flight instructing at ERAU, Roy went on to manage Safety, Flight Academics, Contract Training, and Flight Standards at ERAU.

In 1991, Roy took a sabbatical to complete his graduate internship with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, primarily assisting in the restoration of the B-29, the Enola Gay.

The B-29, The Enola Gay

In 2003, Roy created the Prescott Air Fair Association, a non-profit 501 (c)3 organiztion which began producing local air shows. He is past president of the Prescott EAA Chapter 658. In 2005, Roy was awarded an Air Medal from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) for significant contribution to the progress of Aeronautics and Astronautics in connection with the FAI Education Commission.

Of course, anybody as passionate about aviation as Roy is wouldn’t be complete without something in the hangar and Roy is no exception. Dave and his wife Kendall own a Cessna 140.

More Than Just Flight Operations

At Guidance Aviation, Roy is responsible for two flight operations: Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With approximately 30 flight instructors under his wing, you’d be surprised that he also is responsible for Guidance’s robust marketing program. With attention to every detail, Roy’s work can be seen online through the company’s website and other online media channels. Additionally, Roy is heavily involved with FAA relations, collegiate contract development and negotiations, and day to day facility operations.

Dave not only lives and breathes aviation, so does his family. His wife works at Embry-Riddle, Prescott, his daughter is rated in both airplanes and helicopters, and his son works back east for a leading aerospace company. Birds of a feather do flock together.

Our guess is that even on his day off, he is sitting somewhere, on his iPad, planning his next mission. Take a break Dave, you deserve it!